The National tribune., 1887-05-26

entertainment will not suffer In comparison with
those where prior Encampments have been held.
Financial Committee. Of which Mr.. C. III. Sanp-
sou y Chairman. was appointed for the purpose oi
soliciting voluntary subscriptions TO meet the ex-
penses necessarily incident 10 the Fncampment
and proper entertainment of delegates and visiting
comrades. The work Of this committee has been
prompt and most satisfactory; the amount already
subscribed IL but little less than 100000. This
amount has been gladly and enthusiastically given
by the citizensof st. Louis and is the best evidence
we can ofier OF their hearty appreciation OF the
compliment paid TO the city in selecting II for the
2lst National Encampment, and of the cordial vel
come that awaits the soldiers OF tie Republic at the
hands and homes OF the city of 81 Louis.
The Committee on Transportation. of which Mr..
james f. Aglnr IL Chairman. have already per-
ieced an arrangement with all the railroads In the
West for one fare for the round trip only 20 the
members OF the Grand Army and their families,
but 10 the general pubcas well. and he feels conf
dent that this arrangement will. in n very short
time, be extended 10 include all the railroads
committee. Of which Capt Lloyd q. Harris is
Chairman, has charge OF hotel and boarding house
accommodations, and any letter addressed 90 him
through these Headquarters will be promptly de-
hvered and as promptly attended 10 and answered.
The names of the hotels and the rates agreed
upon between the proprietors and this committee,
are given below, and will he strictly carried out.
We regret 10 learn that report has been indus
10 the effect that increased and eNorbitant rates
will be charged at the different hotels during the
week Of the National Enoampment This report
n without foundation in fact, aud Is unjust TO the
propnetors of our hotels, among whom are many
oI the most enterprising and public spirited eiti-
zens of st. Louis.
That these hotels fcapacious as they are) can ac-
commodate the vast throng we expect and hope 10
see here in September, by giving TO each delegate
comrade and visitor bedroom, parlor and bath, Is
not TO be expected aud II any comrade expects 10
secure such quarters for himself as would comfort
ably accommodate four or five other comrades, he
ought not TO complain If lac is charged for such ac-
commodat0ns.
Comrades with their families viii he provided
with rooms at the rates fixed aud every effort VIII
be made 10 looale all with their friends and ac-
quaintanees While we have every confidence in
the faithful carrying out of the agreements on the
part OF the hotel proprietOrs. the committee desire
TO announce TO the comrades. that two or more
members Of the committee will be in constant at
tendance at each Of the hotels during the Encamp-
ment, 10 look after the comfort Of the delegates
visiting comrades and their families. and To per
sonallg see that none OF them have cause TO COM
plain of their treatment
Private residences and boarding houses win fur
nlsh accommodations Tor not less than 10000 per-
sons, and the committee having this matter in
charge VIII have a complete list Of these. and VIII
gladly assign the same 10 such persons may pre-
Ter such accommodations. The rates viii be rea-
sonabie' and n no case Ia excess of those charged
IN this or other cities for like service.
southern Hotel, capacity 1000 $ and 81 per day
Indell 1900 81, 50 80 aud So 3O0
Planters 300 s. 30 and $500,
Laolede 1000 500.
Everett House, 100, $50.
Hotel Moser, capacity go 81, without board.
Hotel Baruum, 3" 500 81
Hotel Rozer 500 81
st. James Hotel capacity 900. s. So
City Hotel, capacity $50. Sl.5O 10 S.
Hotel Brunswick, capacity $50. 81. without board
Commercial Hotel, capacity 100, 70 cents, without
Bristol Hotel, capacity 200, 75 cents and 81, with
out board.
European Hotel capacity 200. ST.
Beaumont Hotel, capacity 100, 81.
Grand Central Hotel capacity 50Oi so cents, with
out board meals IS cents
Hotel Hunt, capacity 25Oi SO and rs cents, with
out board
Hotel Beers, capacity 200 sl5O and 81 80. without
board
Hursts Hotel capacity ESQ: $3.50.
Hotel 81 Louis, capacity 500; 80 and rs cents,
without board.
Hotel Gilman, capacity zoo; 50 and IS cents with
out board
Hotel Emory, capacity 225i 50 and 70 cents, with
out board
Arlington Hotel. capacity 300; 50 and rs cents.
without board.
Green Tree Hotel. capacity $50: $50
Heitkamp Hotel, capacity $50; $50.
sprague's Hotel, capacity so; 81. without board.
Bclvidere Hotel, capacity POO: So
Hotel GlenmoTe capacity 100; g and S.
Merchants Hotel, capacity 300; g and s3
Barwiek Hotel, capacity zoe; SI.75.
Cosby Hotel capacity 100; 81
Col. John j. GandOlfo Is Chairman OF the Com
mlttee on Camps Arrangements have been per-
fecied for furnishing tent TO each Department for
Headquarters, together with tents Tor National
Headquarters
These tents will be pitched IN park near the
heart of the city. and will be 80 contiguous 10 each
other that no difficulty will be experienced in com
muncating one with the other. and will also enable
Posts ln camp TO communicate with their Depart
meut Commanders, and through them with the
Commander Chief
These tents are fsrnished by US for The purposes
above named, and viii ia no wise interfere with
Department Commanders Ia selecting their perma-
nent Headquarters at hotels or elsewhere, as they
may desire
The committee has also arranged to furnish 20 all
Posts desiring 10 60 into camp and straw free
Tor occupation upon the arrival Of Posts, and moth
ing Will he expected of the comrades other than
furnishing their own blankets.
As the camps vii be mainly located In the heart
OF the city. cooking in camp cannot be allowed
but arrangements viii be made whereby meals
will be secured at restaurants and elsewhere at
reasonable prices 20 comrades
Post Commanders desiring camping privileges
VIII make application 10 Col. John B. Gandolfo,
through these Headquarters. and state ia such APP
piicatiOns the number Of men for whom accoInrne-
dations are required, together with the dates Of
Their expected ariIKal aud departure
These applications must be in not later than the
lsi day Of August 70 enable the committee 10 pro-
VIDE The necessary tents, contracts for the manu-
iacture ~ which have already been made
The Committee on Program Of which Col. Nelson
Coie ~ Ghhii man. promises entertainments Of a
Interesting 10 the delegates and visiting comrades
IL viii cwbrace excursions by day 10 places Of
historical hote lOcaied in cur immediate vicinity
and nj night campilres. iluminatiOns receptions
concerts and other entertainments that will be
equally interesting % our visiting comrades
This commiuce viii in a short time publish and
circulate program giving Ia detail the entertain
ments provided for each day aud night during the
Encampment. We feel justified in saying that no
cOnnade will leave the city dissatisfied with the
program made for his enjoyment.
Maj. Eugene ". MciRci ~ Chairman of the Com
miitce on Decorations. IL will have charge Of the
general decoration 81 the city aud also Of the halls
aud places of meeting Of the members Of the En-
campment and visitors. The decorations will be
81 caracter that VIII challenge the admiration of
all, aud viii in wise suffer by comparison with
any effort heretofore made la this direction
EN1ov. Thomas c. Fletcher one OF the few sur.
giylng War Governors, h Chairman OF tie Com
mttee War Governors.
Suitable arrangements viii be made by this com
niitce for the proper reception and entertainment
oi all the surviving Governors of States furnishing
troops 10 ihc Union army. aud who served as such
between April lbGi, and April, 1865 20 all Of whom
most cordial invitation IL extended by this com
mittce.
committee. of which Cen John w Noble Il
Chairman. acting ~ eOucert with the Local Execu-
tive Committee 81 the MOmanis Relief Corps will
make suitable arrangements for the reception aud
entertainment 81 all the representatives of that
organization visiting the city during the EDcamp-
meut.
All Departments and Posts bringing bands OF
music or drum corps viii communicate with Gen.
ID q. Eolpnnu. Chairman fhrouph fhese Head.